Get to know the people of Ecuador! The following tour operators specialize in community based tourism, allowing you to experience the fascinating cultures of Ecuador, whether they be in the Andes highlands, on the coast or in the Amazon rainforest.

Ecuador Tierra Viva Travel Company specializes in carrying out eco-tours in Southern Ecuador. In a single eco-tour visit the Pacific Lowlands, Andes and Amazon Basin Regions of Southern Ecuador. All the accommodation used during our tours is locally owned and it ranges from small hotels to eco-lodges. Also, our tours include visits to indigenous communities and protected areas, including the Podocarpus National Park. Safety is a priority for us; hence, we visit safe places, engage in safe activities and make sure food is prepared in a healthy manner. Join one of our eco-tours and help conserve Southern Ecuador's biological and cultural diversity!

TREKecuador – At TREKecuador we acknowledge and support the key role of local communities in the sustainable use of natural resources. We have partnered with extraordinary examples of community ecotourism for all our treks, expeditions, and explorations. By joining our tours, you will get involved with local community ecotourism projects, and participate in extraordinary journeys that combine amazing adventurous activities in unforgettable cultural and natural environments.

Sani Lodge - perched on an oxbow lake deep in the Ecuadorian Amazon between Cuyabeno Natural Reserve and Yasuní National Park, Sani Lodge is what comes to mind when one thinks of the perfect ecological getaway amidst virgin Amazon rainforest. At Sani Lodge, we go out of our way to provide a unique Amazon rainforest experience. All of our jungle adventures at Sani will be guided by a bilingual, naturalist as well as a knowledgeable native guide who will customize your activities to the needs and desires of your group.

Latin Trails - See, listen, smell, touch and taste Ecuador. Biking, horseback riding, hiking, community stays and yoga. Soft adventures and off the beaten path travel. Focus on custom designed and interactive travel experiences, so you can immerse yourself in Ecuador and the rest of South America, be it a Galapagos cruise, Amazon adventure, Machu Picchu expedition, a Titicaca lake cruise... In Partnership with NGO MCCH (Maquita Cushunchic), most itineraries are community based and support local cultures, by helping develop sustainable economies through tourism. Community lodge stays in the Andes, the Amazon and the Pacific coast beaches of Ecuador. Make your new adventure a fair trade experience as well.